Chipotle announces achievement of its “non-GM” goal and now seeks to eliminate additives.
- Genetically modified (GM) foods and food additives have been the subject of significant media attention in recent
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Beauty and the Bill
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Bipartisan bill introduced to expand FDA’s authority over cosmetic products.
- Although FDA currently has authority to regulate cosmetic products marketed in the United States, regulatory action in this space has
Axing Artificial
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Kraft pledges to remove artificial colors and preservatives from flagship product.
- In recent years, the food industry has faced media criticism related to the use of artificial ingredients in products
Eye on the EU: Reports on Chemicals and Trans Fats
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EFSA publishes an overview report on chemicals in food for 2015.
- As requested by the European Commission, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published for the first time a report
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Propylene Paraben Petition
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Food safety advocates petition for removal of propyl paraben from food.
- The fact that foods may be marketed in the U.S. on the basis of general recognition of safety, or
Share and Share Alike
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FDA and EPA to share data on pesticides and toxic substances.
- FDA and EPA share regulatory authority over substances that are used in food (including animal food and feed), animal
Pet Problems
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Pet food class action lawsuit filed against major manufacturer.
- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Nestlé Purina PetCare Company alleging that ingredients in the company’s Beneful product line